Opening ABOUT MY FATHER

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Encouraged by his fiancee, a man (Sebastian Maniscalco) and his father (Robert De Niro) spend the weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family. Comedy, rated PG-13, 89 minutes, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

CARMEN

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A woman on a quest to find freedom embarks on a dramatic and life-altering journey from Mexico to Los Angeles. The feature film debut of master choreographer Benjamin Millepied is a retelling of the Carmen story through drama and dance starring Academy Award-nominated actor Paul Mescal (Aftersun) and Melissa Barrera (In The Heights). With cinematography by Jorg Widmer (Tree of Life) and a music score by composer Nicholas Britell. “A fever dream love story of heartbreaking beauty.” (Nell Minow, rogerebert.com) Musical/drama, rated R, 116 minutes, CCAC

THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS

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An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the

breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro (Luca Marinelli), from Milan, and Bruno (Alessandro Borghi), who grew up in an isolated mountainside village. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. “A slow, gradual accretion of detail that builds to a spectacular vista across the ridges and troughs, the spires and valleys of a lifelong, life-defining friendship.” (Variety) Drama, not rated, 147 minutes, CCAC

KANDAHAR

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An undercover CIA operative (Gerard Butler) gets stuck in hostile territory in Afghanistan after his mission is exposed. Accompanied by his translator, he must fight enemy combatants as he tries to reach an extraction point in Kandahar. Action/thriller, rated R, 120 minutes, Regal Stadium 14

THE LITTLE MERMAID

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The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, Ariel (Halle Bailey) is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-king). Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula (Melissa Mccarthy), to experience life on land. Rob Marshall directs. “With Halle Bailey, life under the sea is better than anything Disney live-action has done in nearly a decade” (Variety) Family/musical, rated PG, 120 minutes, Regal Santa Fe Place 6, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

THE MACHINE

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Bert Kreischer rose to fame as a stand-up comedian known as The Machine, and in his signature set he recounts his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a boozesoaked college trip. Now, 23 years later, that trip has come back to haunt him as he and his estranged father (Mark Hamill) are kidnapped back to Russia by the mob to atone for something they say he did. Together, Bert and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self (Jimmy Tatro) in the midst of a war within a sociopathic crime family, all while attempting to find common ground in their often fraught relationship. Comedy/adventure, rated R, 112 minutes, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

YOU HURT MY FEELINGS

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Julia Louis-dreyfus plays a novelist whose long-standing

marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband give his honest reaction to her latest book. “[Director Nicole] Holofcener offers sharp observations on marriage, professional success, and insecurities that sometimes become self-fulfilling prophecies, doing so with both an earnest (sometimes laugh out loud) sense of humor and a keenly observant eye.” (AV Club) Comedy, rated R, 93 minutes, Violet Crown

Special screenings MEMORIAL DAY 2000

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Memorial Day 2000 was “discovered” by noise musicians Twig Harper and Carly Ptak of Nautical Almanac at a Michigan yard sale. The adventure begins plainly enough: a middle-america family documents their seemingly bland and ordinary weekend getaway in a rented RV to Silver Lake State Park, Michigan, on Memorial Day weekend of 2000. They arrive, set up their folding chairs and start… drinking. As the afternoon unfolds, the drinking does not stop and by nightfall, the gathering has regressed far beyond the Lord of the Flies. Memorial Day 2000 is a portal to a primal state, slathered in blood, vomit, urine, general filth, and chaos… and then safely back again. Back-to-back VHS screenings of this underground classic will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 29. Doors open at 7 p.m. Found footage short/documentary, not rated, 22 minutes, No Name Cinema

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ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET

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In this big-screen adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved book, 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel Mcadams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother,

Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets. “The film version is an utter delight, a loving adaptation that’s both true to the book and endearingly fresh.” (Entertainment Weekly) Comedy/drama, rated PG-13, 105 minutes, Violet Crown

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER

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Four best friends (Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, and Mary Steenburgen) take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. “A movie that proves that it’s possible to make an entertaining, full-length picture with practically no story.” (San Francisco Chronicle) Comedy, rated PG-13, 107 minutes, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

FAST X

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Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom’s world and destroy everything — and everyone — he loves. Action, rated PG-13, 141 minutes, Regal Santa Fe Place 6, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 3

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Still reeling from the loss of Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. With Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio Del Toro, and the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. “It’s a sweet and savory morsel of storytelling, drowning in a puddle of special-effects sauce.” (Michael O’sullivan/the Washington Post) Action, rated PG-13, 149 minutes, Regal Santa Fe Place 6, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

MASTER GARDENER

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A meticulous horticulturist (Joel Edgerton) is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate owned by a wealthy dowager (Sigourney Weaver). When he’s told to take on her troubled great-niece as an apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos and dark secrets from his past emerge. “This is a spare film, crisply performed and quietly staged. Weaver’s crackling grande dame imperiousness may be enough to carry the viewer away.” (Vanity Fair) Thriller, rated R, 110 minutes, Violet Crown

SUPER MARIO BROS: THE MOVIE

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With help from Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-joy), Mario (Chris Pratt) gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser (Jack Black) to stop his plans from conquering the world. Also featuring the voices of Charlie Day, Keegan-michael Key, Seth Rogen, and Fred Armisen. “[The creators deliver] a consistently inventive animated feature that builds its dreams (and nightmares) around that most mundane but essential of grown-up concerns: plumbing.” (Pat Padua/for The Washington Post) Animated family comedy, rated PG, 92 minutes, Regal Santa Fe Place 6, Regal Stadium 14, Violet Crown

WILD LIFE

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After falling in love in mid-life, Kris Tompkins and the outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face, and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. The film chronicles the highs and lows of their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history. “Wild Life is committed in equal measure to the formidable challenges of land preservation and self-preservation.” (Los Angeles Times) Documentary, rated PG-13, 93 minutes, Violet Crown

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